National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

Name: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Address: 30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03062, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-3701-9500

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

Facts and practical information

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea is a contemporary art museum with four branches in Gwacheon, Deoksugung, Seoul and Cheongju. The museum was first established in 1969 as the only national art museum in the country accommodating modern and contemporary art of Korea and international art of different time periods. ()

Local name: 국립현대미술관 Established: 1969 (55 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.17 mil.Coordinates: 37°34'44"N, 126°58'52"E

Address

30, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu종로구 (삼청동)Seoul 03062 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-3701-9500

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art open?

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Art Sonje Center, Seoul (2 min walk), Tibet Museum, Seoul (3 min walk), Kukje Gallery, Seoul (3 min walk), Seoul Education Museum, Seoul (4 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art:

Metro

Anguk • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)
Gyeongbokgung • Lines: 3 (12 min walk)

Bus

Gwanghwamun • Lines: 600, 9709 (19 min walk)
Jongno 2 Ga • Lines: 9300, M4101 (19 min walk)